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Patience Karemera

Calgary,AB

Summary

Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

GEOSURVEYS INTERNATIONAL Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2022
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.

Network Administrator

MILBRIDGE HOLDING Sa
03.2015 - 12.2017
  • Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for hardware procurement while maintaining budgetary requirements.
  • Performed network security design and integration duties.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by keeping abreast of current trends and implementing necessary changes to network infrastructure.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.

Education

Diploma - Cybersecurity Specialist

CDI College
Canada,Calgary
08.2023

Bachelor's - Business Information Technology Management

UNIVERSITY OF TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STU
KN 3 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda
01.2015

Advanced Diploma - Electronics And Telecommunications

Integrated Polytechnic Regional College IPRC
Rwanda
01.2011

Skills

  • Information Auditing
  • Security Architecture
  • Erecting firewalls
  • Security assurance
  • Log Analysis
  • DDoS prevention
  • Access Control
  • Web Application Security
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Risk Assessment

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Swahili
Professional Working

Certification

  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (Feb. 2024)
  • IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (June 2010)
  • CCNA Discovery: Networking for home and small businesses (June 2010)

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

GEOSURVEYS INTERNATIONAL Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2022

Network Administrator

MILBRIDGE HOLDING Sa
03.2015 - 12.2017

Diploma - Cybersecurity Specialist

CDI College

Bachelor's - Business Information Technology Management

UNIVERSITY OF TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STU

Advanced Diploma - Electronics And Telecommunications

Integrated Polytechnic Regional College IPRC
Patience Karemera